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10. Step back into Tudor England — Kentwell Hall
Kentwell hosts 'living history' events. Image: Kentwell Hall
Train to Sudbury, 13 min bus to Harefield, then 20 min walk
The Tudor pile of Kentwell Hall in Long Melford declares itself one of the finest of its kind; it's
certainly breathtaking, what with its tapestry-draped halls; functioning brewhouse, bakery and
farm; a walled garden groaning with apples and pears; and a moat thrashing about with carp.
Really, you want to hold off for one of the 'living history' days, when actors are strewn about the
house and gardens in Tudor garb, and you and the kids can try your hand at calligraphy or serve
the 'gentry' their venison pies. Long Melford itself is a trove of antiques shops, that you might want
to dip into. And if you really love all this living history malarkey, have the Anglo-Saxon village at
West Stow — also in Suffolk — on your radar too. Kentwell Hall, £16.75/£11.50
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